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FREE Software is not always bad, but it is free !!
All the software on this page has been carefully selected an been tested over several weeks/months and longer,
… but please be careful and also read the instructions anyway, before downloading, installing and using.
However we cannot be held responsible, to any problems or defects with these programs, for what ever reason, as we don't have any influence on the development and future version releases.
We are currently setting up a new Software List, as we are also including Linux/Ubuntu/ZorinOS Software and Mac OSX Software, besides Windows Software.
Please give us some Feedback, if you like, we always like to hear from you.

Zorin OS (a Linux Derivative): — A very low risk of getting viruses!! — Easy to use, familiar desktop!
Zorin OS is a multi-functional operating system designed specifically for Windows users who want to have easy and smooth access to Linux.

Anti-Virus Software:

Kaspersky Rescue Disk 10 [±360 MB]
- Download this ISO Image, burn to CD and use (Use an uninfected PC to prepare the Disk!). Boot from the Kaspersky Rescue Disk to scan and remove threats from an infected computer without the risk of infecting other files or computers.

File Format Converters:

doPDF is a PRINTER DRIVER, to convert any printable output into PDF format and save the resulting file on your Hard disc Drive for later use or eMailing. The advantages of this is that by printing to this PRINTER DRIVER, you can also include non standard Type Fonts, which the receiver does not have and it will ensure that the document looks like you set it up.
* (PDF stands for Portable Document Format. When including the Fonts it will be displayed the same way on any device.)

Graphics / Photo Editing Software:

IrfanView (FREE for private use!) - The ideal tool to edit & enhance your pictures, convert and create Slide Shows, Burn to CD/DVD and upload to the Internet in HTML format and more, conversions and file renaming numbering, inclusive Batch Processing. It is worth getting used to this great tool, even tough it might take some time getting used to it !!

- Please don't forget to also download and install the Add-Ins for even more features.

My Tab Mix Plus setup file, so you can set it up easily. You can always change the settings, however I have streamlined these to work best for me.
You can click to view, or right-click and Save Link as, to download it and save it for installation (importing) to your Tab Mix Plus add-on.

OPIE Import/Export extension preferences — OPIE (Ordered Preference Import/Export) is a Firefox extension that allows you to import and export your installed extension preferences. This is useful when installing extensions in a new profile, or synchronizing multiple Firefox installations.]

Download YouTube Videos as MP4 — (No Firefox Restart needed!!)
An extension that adds direct links to download YouTube videos as MP4 and FLV. It has a simple interface and it downloads videos directly from YouTube. The extension integrates with YouTube's interface and adds a download button below the player.

Please also download the additional (free) LAME Codec, if you want to work with MP3 compatible files.

MP3 Editing and Cutting Tools:

mp3DirectCut - A fast, non-destructive and losslessMP3 cutter without any reconverting of the original MP3 file.

Screen Recorder:

CamStudio — Free Streaming Video Software
CamStudio is able to record all screen and audio activity on your computer and create industry-standard AVI video files and using its built-in SWF Producer can turn those AVIs into lean, mean, bandwidth-friendly Streaming Flash videos (SWFs)

Audio / Video Players:

VLC (VideoLAN) - plays almost any Audio and Video file and brings along all the necessary Codecs to do that.

1by1 Tired of handling playlists? - Play the contents of all your folders!

Audio / Video Conversion Software:

SUPER The best Audio and Video Converter I have come across - and all for FREE !! It can do more for free as others can for money !! ;-)

MIDI to MP3 Converter:

MIDI to MP3 Converter - Now you can convert your whole MIDI collection to MP3 and play it on a CD or DVD player and listen to it on your Hi-Fi !!!

Network Tools:

Network Setup Manager:

NetSetMan (FREE for private use!) Quick and easy Network Setup Tool, all in one Window/Screen !!

Network Monitor:

NetMeter - keeps track of your data volume (Downloads/Uploads) and keeps daily, weekly and monthly totals as well as calculated estimates for the day/month.
Only works with Windows XP and earlier Versions, NOT with Windows Vista and Windows 7 or later !

Packers (ZIP Programs):

System Tools:

Renaming Tools:

Bulk Renaming Utility Change selected or all names of files and directories.. Many Options available. Totally customizable. — Please don't get frightened of the Selection Screen !!
* Here is a Summary List of some useful SHAREDRenaming Examples.

HDD Tools:

HDD Thermometer - Keeps tabs on your HDD's Temperature and logs it. Warnings and PC Shutdowns can also be set when it gets too hot, to protect your HDDs and valuable Data!

Roadkil's Unstoppable Copier — Recovers files from disks with physical damage. Allows you to copy files from disks with problems such as bad sectors, scratches or that just give errors when reading data. The program will attempt to recover every readable piece of a file and put the pieces together. Using this method most types … Can also Copy and Move files to new Drives. Supports Batch Processes.

Other System Tools:

The Synergy Project Free and Open Source Software that lets you easily share your mouse and keyboard between multiple computers, where each computer has its own display. No special hardware is required, all you need is a local area network. Synergy is supported on Windows, Mac OS X and Linux. Redirecting the mouse and keyboard is as simple as moving the mouse off the edge of your screen.

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Online Tools and Activities:

Online Video Streaming Bit-Rate Calculator:

Games (online):

Mühle (German) Online Board Game, originating from the 1600's, which is similar to 'Tic-Tac-Toe'

Children's Software:

Mühle (German) Online Board Game, originating from the 1600's, which is similar to 'Tic-Tac-Toe'

All the above Software was carefully selected and tested/used over several months - some of it for years.
The related software is to be used on your own risk and we are not to be held liable for any problems arising from the use whatsoever. Please read the instructions of the relative service/software providers.